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i was worried about the california law that the supreme court has ruled down, schwarzenegger, of all people, having been involved in violent movies committee wanted to ban the sale of what they call ultra violent video games in california. no one ever said what that was. if you were shooting aliens, would that account? who would decide what this was? my concern was that there would be publishing in the paper something like, this kid is restricted because, if you go into this thing here, it is violent. and it does not address in the real issue. use of research has not been done at the policy level. >> i think the nih and the cbc would make sense. -- the cdc would make sense. industry reach search, stand- alone, people would say that that's tainted. i think there is good stuff out there that can help parents and policymakers. >> you were at the meeting. how did they react? >> industry people were glad that there were not automatically being targeted. even if there were a link, as the vice-president said come it would be such a tiny amount compared to the other factors he looked at that
i was worried about the california law that the supreme court has ruled down, schwarzenegger, of all people, having been involved in violent movies committee wanted to ban the sale of what they call ultra violent video games in california. no one ever said what that was. if you were shooting aliens, would that account? who would decide what this was? my concern was that there would be publishing in the paper something like, this kid is restricted because, if you go into this thing here, it is...
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we need to toughen our gun laws. we need assault weapons ban. we need to make sure that we deal with gun trafficking and what they call straw purchasers. these are people that buy guns legally because they can and sell them to someone who shouldn't buy a gun, a criminal or someone mentally ill. those are some of the proposals. there were others, as well. >> mayor, you are the also the outgoing president of the u.s. conference of mayors. we often talk about here in washington, we talk about the federal government and the president getting along with congress and what the federal government should be doing. what do mayors across the country want to see from president obama in a second term? >> we want to see imimmigration reform. today i spoke to the u.s. conference and said the pillars of that reform have to be the following. one, a pathway to citizenship. we can't have temporary status or second class citizenship. two, it's got to be earned. it's not automatic. but there's a road to citizenship that you are able to go on if you pay your back tax
we need to toughen our gun laws. we need assault weapons ban. we need to make sure that we deal with gun trafficking and what they call straw purchasers. these are people that buy guns legally because they can and sell them to someone who shouldn't buy a gun, a criminal or someone mentally ill. those are some of the proposals. there were others, as well. >> mayor, you are the also the outgoing president of the u.s. conference of mayors. we often talk about here in washington, we talk...
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could it be his new push for tighter gun laws or perhaps something else? we'll talk about that. >>> we've been taking a look -- ronald reagan's second inauguration remain the coldest on record, believe it or not, if you're keeping track. for that reason, they took it indoors. we'll be right back. >> i, ronald reagan, do solemnly swear -- >> i, ronald reagan, do solemnly swear -- >> that i will faithfully execute -- >> that i will faithfully executed -- >> the office of president of the united states. >> the office of president of the united states. >> and will to the best of my ability -- >> and will to the best of my ability -- >> preserve, protect, and defend -- >> preserve, protect, and defend -- >> the constitution of the united states. >> the constitution of the united states. >> so help me god. >> so help me god. wow. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. britta olsen is my patient. i spend long hours with her checking her heart rate, administering her medication, and just m
could it be his new push for tighter gun laws or perhaps something else? we'll talk about that. >>> we've been taking a look -- ronald reagan's second inauguration remain the coldest on record, believe it or not, if you're keeping track. for that reason, they took it indoors. we'll be right back. >> i, ronald reagan, do solemnly swear -- >> i, ronald reagan, do solemnly swear -- >> that i will faithfully execute -- >> that i will faithfully executed -- >>...
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the laws have caught up with our conscience. what remains is to give life to what is in the law -- to insure at last that as all are born equal in dignity before god, all are born equal in dignity before man. as we learn to go forward together at home, let us also seek to go forward together with all mankind. let us take as our goal -- where peace is unknown, make it welcome, where peace is fragile, make it strong, where peace is temporary, make it permanent. after a period of confrontation, we are entering an era of negotiation. let all nations know that during this administration our lines of communication will be open. we seek an open world -- open to ideas, open to the exchange of goods and people -- a world in which no people, great or small, will live in angry isolation. we cannot expect to make everyone our friend, but we can try to make no one our enemy. those who would be our adversaries, we invite to a peaceful competition -- not in conquering territory or extending dominion, but in enriching the life of man. as we exp
the laws have caught up with our conscience. what remains is to give life to what is in the law -- to insure at last that as all are born equal in dignity before god, all are born equal in dignity before man. as we learn to go forward together at home, let us also seek to go forward together with all mankind. let us take as our goal -- where peace is unknown, make it welcome, where peace is fragile, make it strong, where peace is temporary, make it permanent. after a period of confrontation, we...
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advocates say this will hurt law-abiding citizens and not stop criminals. with their voices, signs, even clothing -- >> what part "shall not be infringed" does not anybody understand? >> i don't believe in gun restrictions for law-abiding citizens. >> voicing concerns their second amendment rights are being taken away. am i think there deliberately trying to make it harder for law-abiding citizens to be up to protect themselves. >> this rally just over a month after the newtown, conn., shootings, just days after governor martin o'malley proposed sweeping gun proposals. that may have to be licensed to drive a car. you should be licensed to operate a firearm. >> he is calling for new gun licenses, renewable every five years, extensive background checks safety courses, and assault weapons ban. on the streets of annapolis, it has its share of supporters. >> you probably don't need an ak-47 to go deer hunting. m at this rally, most feel more regulation is a knee-jerk reaction that will hurt legal firearms owners. >> enacting laws that will make criminals at of c
advocates say this will hurt law-abiding citizens and not stop criminals. with their voices, signs, even clothing -- >> what part "shall not be infringed" does not anybody understand? >> i don't believe in gun restrictions for law-abiding citizens. >> voicing concerns their second amendment rights are being taken away. am i think there deliberately trying to make it harder for law-abiding citizens to be up to protect themselves. >> this rally just over a month...
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the federal reserve was created about 100 years ago. 1913 was the law. not to do monitor policy, but to address financial panics -- monetary policy, but to address financial panics. it is a difficult task. going forward, the fed needs to think about financial stability and monetary economic stability as being the two key pillars of what the central bank tries to do. we will be using our regulatory, supervisory powers. if necessary, we will address monetary policy as well. i do not think that is the first line of defense. >> this question comes from twitter. since the fed declared it was targeting it to% inflation rate in january 2012, the fomc released its projections five times. each one of these projections, the inflation rate has come in below the started. why then has the policy been sent to consistently undershoot the target. ? >> was that 140 characters? [laughter] >> i suspect many in our audience had related questions. >> wheas i said earlier, when dean collins was asking me about the risks of some of our policies, i was pointing out that inflati
the federal reserve was created about 100 years ago. 1913 was the law. not to do monitor policy, but to address financial panics -- monetary policy, but to address financial panics. it is a difficult task. going forward, the fed needs to think about financial stability and monetary economic stability as being the two key pillars of what the central bank tries to do. we will be using our regulatory, supervisory powers. if necessary, we will address monetary policy as well. i do not think that is...
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and in the bad guys who care about the law. i don't know if the police are exempt from the laws or not. i hope they are. i am not sure expolice officers are exempt from the laws and with regard to me personally, being able to defend myself. you just reduced significantly my ability to defend myself. you have given the bad guy a greater advantage over me he didn't have before. does that violate the constitutional right to bear arms where you cannot infringe. cannot infringe. it might. that is a good argument . everyone agrees that the definition of a assault weapon is vague. when did does it become an assault weapon. the 50 law ineffective because it defined it vaguely. you define it now with a new constitutional decision. it is it vagueness. you can't right a vaug law that restricts a constitutional right. you have to right a specific law that s clear it is it fill would with constitutional issues that didn't exist first time they went through and these people are politicalal talking about this. >> let me jump in here. the pola
and in the bad guys who care about the law. i don't know if the police are exempt from the laws or not. i hope they are. i am not sure expolice officers are exempt from the laws and with regard to me personally, being able to defend myself. you just reduced significantly my ability to defend myself. you have given the bad guy a greater advantage over me he didn't have before. does that violate the constitutional right to bear arms where you cannot infringe. cannot infringe. it might. that is a...
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meanwhile the first gun law passed in new york this week. joining me now, one of the backers, state senate andrea stuart cousins, senator cousin can ins good to see you. >> good to be here. given the national outcry, what does this legislation, what does it mean to you and how does it compare proposals that that we saw from the president this week? >> i think it means a great deal. it says what the american people want us to say. it says that we heard that we can do common sense things and that is what we have done. clearly, the president has rolled out something that is exactly what we passed in new york. it's a ban on assault weapons, he is asking for, he is asking for a background check. certainly these are common sense things and i am hoping that the progressive actions of new york, certainly under the leadership of governor cuomo and all of my democratic colleagues, we will set the stage for a conversation about passing common sense gun laws. >> the president may have trouble within his own party. some democratic lawmakers already waffl
meanwhile the first gun law passed in new york this week. joining me now, one of the backers, state senate andrea stuart cousins, senator cousin can ins good to see you. >> good to be here. given the national outcry, what does this legislation, what does it mean to you and how does it compare proposals that that we saw from the president this week? >> i think it means a great deal. it says what the american people want us to say. it says that we heard that we can do common sense...
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burglarized and the journal took down maps three days after the governor passed stricter gun control laws and stricter privacy measures. at the height of the economic crisis three years ago, president obama announced a 26 member jobs council as a way to get leaders and great business minds together to fix the jobs crisis. if 21 million americans still unemployed or underemployed, why hasn't this group held an official meeting in more than a year? good question. and for some answers let's bring in our political panel angela mcglowan, and a former chief of staff to joe manchin. it boggles the mind, the president with a jobs council the last year january, 2012. unemployment tad, angela and chris, 8.5% and now fallen to 7.8%, but while it's a good thing it's falling, there are till 21 million unemployed so unemployment has not fallen far enough. the light bulb has to go off. what progress is the job council making when creating more jobs? >> it's not made much progress and are we surprised that the president has not met with his jobs council in one year? this administration has been about pol
burglarized and the journal took down maps three days after the governor passed stricter gun control laws and stricter privacy measures. at the height of the economic crisis three years ago, president obama announced a 26 member jobs council as a way to get leaders and great business minds together to fix the jobs crisis. if 21 million americans still unemployed or underemployed, why hasn't this group held an official meeting in more than a year? good question. and for some answers let's bring...
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. >> i will faithfully enforce the laws of the united states of america and the district of columbia. >> in a short period, 36 hours, approximately 6,000 national guard soldiers and airmen will be welcomed to washington d.c. at one of our three reception locations. >> reporter: the national guard members will be placed in the central part of the city for the most part. many will help with security during the inaugural parade. some of them will also work later that night here near the convention have to provide security for the inaugural balls. there are so many national guard members in town six schools will be turned into hotels and military cooks will prepare 18,000 meals a day. >> i've never been to an inauguration, so it's really an honor to have the opportunity to come down. >> reporter: for sergeant first class doug frank he says his job is traffic control and to help wherever he's needed. >> just to ensure that everybody has a safe enjoyable time. >> reporter: in the district matt ackland, fox 5 news. >> members of the national guard will not be arounded but expect to see some
. >> i will faithfully enforce the laws of the united states of america and the district of columbia. >> in a short period, 36 hours, approximately 6,000 national guard soldiers and airmen will be welcomed to washington d.c. at one of our three reception locations. >> reporter: the national guard members will be placed in the central part of the city for the most part. many will help with security during the inaugural parade. some of them will also work later that night here...
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. >> this law failed by seven votes. when seven republicans, who had co-sponsored the bill, had co-sponsored the idea suddenly walked away from their own proposal after i endorsed it. so they make a proposal, sign on to the bill. i say, great. good idea. i turned around, they're gone. what happened? >> this was a hallmark of president obama's first term. republicans were going to say no, no, no, no matter what he offered. even if what he offered was their own idea in the first place. that is how it went for months and then that is how it went for years. and now, what's new? he is not doing that anymore. >> i have put forward a very clear principle. i will not negotiate around the debt ceiling. we're not going to play the same game that we saw happen in 2011. so we're not going to do that. i will not negotiate around the debt ceiling. we're not going to do that again. as i said earlier this week, one thing i will not compromise over is whether or not congress should pay the tab for a bill they've already racked up. what i
. >> this law failed by seven votes. when seven republicans, who had co-sponsored the bill, had co-sponsored the idea suddenly walked away from their own proposal after i endorsed it. so they make a proposal, sign on to the bill. i say, great. good idea. i turned around, they're gone. what happened? >> this was a hallmark of president obama's first term. republicans were going to say no, no, no, no matter what he offered. even if what he offered was their own idea in the first...
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back in 1939 that was enacted into law to try to create some flexibility so that the nation could obtain more favorable financing so we go from time to time, and you make increases in the debt ceiling to accommodate the need to borrow money to pay for the spending that you've already authorized, but now that is being used as a political weapon. one of my colleagues said that they've weaponized the statute, and using it for politics and it is hurting our fiscal situation. it's hurting our economy and we simply do not need to allow one side to use it to extract spending cuts. ooh really hurting our economy. >> congressman, we'll have to leave it there. georgia democrat hank johnson. thank you. >> thank you. >> it's a problem that affects a lot of people in america, obesity, but there's one segment of the population where it's reaching epidemic proportions, but an online movement has started to help fight the crisis. i'll talk to one of the founders of a really cool group. you're watching msnbc. ♪ ♪ give a couple beginners a great idea, and they won't be beginners for long. they'll go t
back in 1939 that was enacted into law to try to create some flexibility so that the nation could obtain more favorable financing so we go from time to time, and you make increases in the debt ceiling to accommodate the need to borrow money to pay for the spending that you've already authorized, but now that is being used as a political weapon. one of my colleagues said that they've weaponized the statute, and using it for politics and it is hurting our fiscal situation. it's hurting our...
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are they law-abiding? did they cause harm permit holders tend to be very law-abiding. that is one question. what effect does it have on crime rates? that is a question that the caller is raising. that is the bounds of the debate, whether or not -- i have a summary in my book of the literature -- if you look across whole literature, that is the range you find. host: looking at gun buyback programs that states and localities offer -- what is their effectiveness? guest: the national academy of sciences put out a report in 2004 and they could not find any benefit. the entire panel agreed on that. you look at what type of guns get turned then and 99% of the guns are not operational. they are just something that people have around, maybe rusting for decades or something like that so they go and get rid of them. host: georgia, republican -- caller: i have three quick points -- i like the contrast between the differences of semi automatic guns. i would like for someone to define what is an assault rifle. they are all mostly semi automatic so why not call them all assault -- al
are they law-abiding? did they cause harm permit holders tend to be very law-abiding. that is one question. what effect does it have on crime rates? that is a question that the caller is raising. that is the bounds of the debate, whether or not -- i have a summary in my book of the literature -- if you look across whole literature, that is the range you find. host: looking at gun buyback programs that states and localities offer -- what is their effectiveness? guest: the national academy of...
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. >> i have problems having spent 30 years in law enforcement. i do have a problem with that and i think i was discussed in mexico in the last session of congress and it didn't really get anywhere. i think they know what the consequences are but the drug abuse. it seemed to me, decriminalizing drugs, [inaudible] that's my personal opinion. >> the information i've seen, although you hear these arguments about decriminalizing, on the other hand these to more and more different drugs and i think -- is not the right direction we would like to take. >> i think mexico does not have the infrastructure to deal with the jocks. in order for that to happen, you would have medical attention and infrastructure that needs to deal with the people addicted to drugs and the effects that create. i think, from my cave, my very own dave to deal not a clear socially was such a big step. there are some who believe and it may believe that what create -- it would stop the violence. i don't think you will do it. not from my death. the country has the backdrop to do with
. >> i have problems having spent 30 years in law enforcement. i do have a problem with that and i think i was discussed in mexico in the last session of congress and it didn't really get anywhere. i think they know what the consequences are but the drug abuse. it seemed to me, decriminalizing drugs, [inaudible] that's my personal opinion. >> the information i've seen, although you hear these arguments about decriminalizing, on the other hand these to more and more different drugs...
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people have been flying in, servicemen, law enforcement, all assists in that effort. now, the president is going to be sworn in a private ceremony tomorrow. monday, thousands of people will be back out here on the national mall for the public ceremony and parade to follow. reporting live, i'm danielle lee. back to you. >> danielle, thank you. >>> and security is gearing up for monday's inauguration. mpd will have about 6,000 extra officers on hand to handle the inauguration crowds. all of them, men and women of the national guard, sworn in yesterday. meanwhile, staff from 42 agencies will operate the joint inaugural command center where they can monitor cameras from across the district. and a 30-mile no-fly zone will be in effect on monday. the coast guard is also beefing up security. the river will be closed to recreational boating, and there will be tight restrictions on commercial boat traffic from reagan national to the key bridge and up to the 11th street bridge. last inauguration, the coast guard shut down water traffic to water taxis and dinner boats, which ang
people have been flying in, servicemen, law enforcement, all assists in that effort. now, the president is going to be sworn in a private ceremony tomorrow. monday, thousands of people will be back out here on the national mall for the public ceremony and parade to follow. reporting live, i'm danielle lee. back to you. >> danielle, thank you. >>> and security is gearing up for monday's inauguration. mpd will have about 6,000 extra officers on hand to handle the inauguration...
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i think he can tackle gun safety laws, immigration, of course continue to improve our economy so that we can get people back on their feet. i think what anna did this past weekend in williamsburg is very important. she was speaking to some of the most powerful republicans in the country. but if they don't listen to her message, they're in trouble. but we're going to fight. >> we've been waiting for four years on immigration reform. it was a promise president obama made he was going do his first year. we're hoepg it get hoping it g first year second term. >> hope soo toe some bipartisan work. >> go have a bipartisan meal right after this. >> ladies, nice to see you. thank you is so much. >> all right. this question, of course, when we come back, we'll be back a little later today, but up next, are your political leaders set to derail an economic recovery? a can't-miss edition of "your money." almost tastes like one of jack's cereals. fiber one. uh, forgot jack's cereal. [ jack ] what's for breakfast? um... try the number one! yeah, this is pretty good. [ male announcer ] over a third o
i think he can tackle gun safety laws, immigration, of course continue to improve our economy so that we can get people back on their feet. i think what anna did this past weekend in williamsburg is very important. she was speaking to some of the most powerful republicans in the country. but if they don't listen to her message, they're in trouble. but we're going to fight. >> we've been waiting for four years on immigration reform. it was a promise president obama made he was going do his...
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them on state approved licenses. >> the program is very rigorous and prescribed by state and federal law and the commission makes sure that everything is followed. >> reporter: sources tell me many of the incidents are minor in nature, others mood rately serious such as groundings but far from the seriousness of the cosco busan and the overseas reymar. there are over 8,000 ship movements in the bay every year. this is 34 incidents over many years. you decide. tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> former new orleans mayor ray nagin has been indicted on 24 federal counts including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering. nagin came to national prominence during hurricane katrina in 2005. these charges come from nagin's term of mayor. >>> british bank hsbc agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle complaints that it wrongly foreclosed on some american homes. the bank will pay homeowners up to $125,000 each and spend $153 million to slash mortgage balances and forgive some loans. federal officials say some cases involved robo signing in which the bank automatically signed off on foreclosure
them on state approved licenses. >> the program is very rigorous and prescribed by state and federal law and the commission makes sure that everything is followed. >> reporter: sources tell me many of the incidents are minor in nature, others mood rately serious such as groundings but far from the seriousness of the cosco busan and the overseas reymar. there are over 8,000 ship movements in the bay every year. this is 34 incidents over many years. you decide. tom vacar, ktvu channel...
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the people obey the law, followed the law, get an education ,-com,-com ma give them the chance to be guided and citizens of this country. just make sure that we have immigration reform that we have a fair immigration reform. do we understand security. i can tell you porting mayors know very well at the border commie talk about el paso, you have the lowest crime rate along the border in the rio grande valley in your part of the country. yet unfortunately, when you really say my gosh, laredo, texas, you can even want to die. the problem is on the other side. people need to come to the border and see what's happening. i would invite the congress, men and women and senators to come to the radio, texas and the border and see how trade is booming. that's what it's about. this conversation of comprehensive immigration reform is a positive conversation. i think everybody would agree that we don't want smugglers. we don't want your dealers. we don't want any criminals in this country. i think that's very clear. i can tell you the fbi agent, i think i know a little bit about security having sp
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undocumented immigrants with jobs to apply for legal status. 56% of americans believe that stricter laws should govern the sale of firearms. the wind of public opinion, so to speak, would appear to be at the president's back, but right in front of him remains something very different from when he entered office four years ago, a republican-controlled house. initially elected with an outsidef of the beltway appeal, the president is now by definition a washington insider and for anything to get done in his second term, he is going to have to play an insider's game. joining me now is one of the most important allies that the president has on the hill. since 1993, he has represented the sixth district of south carolina in the house of representatives where he is now the third highest ranking democrat. congressman james clyburn. it is so lovely to have you here. >> thank you so much for having me. >> i want to talk to you about guns and immigration, but before i get there, i want to talk to you about what happened with the republicans in the house who seem to have done a little mini cave on t
undocumented immigrants with jobs to apply for legal status. 56% of americans believe that stricter laws should govern the sale of firearms. the wind of public opinion, so to speak, would appear to be at the president's back, but right in front of him remains something very different from when he entered office four years ago, a republican-controlled house. initially elected with an outsidef of the beltway appeal, the president is now by definition a washington insider and for anything to get...
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ready for the presidential inauguration and you might be asking, why do we do it, other than it is the law. wendy walsh is a human behavioral psychologist, and wendy, you say there is a bit of a fine line here. we americans walk during an inauguration, right? >> reporter: it's true, don. i think that we struggle with the idea of having this kind of inauguration, because it feels a lot like a coronation. and that's what america sort of fought very hard to get away from. we left the monarchy. many, many years ago. but yet we want to have some pump, some circumstance. we want to talk about michelle's dress. we want to know who designed it. i honored her today by cutting my own bangs to match her new haircut, and i'm sure half the women in america -- >> i know about this. >> hey, don, bangs is the new botox, that's all i can say. i think that we want to have some pomp and pageantry, but want to be clear, this is an inauguration, the beginning of a second presidential term. this is not the king and queen. got it? >> yeah. okay. so by the way, the bangs look good. you always look great. this sor
ready for the presidential inauguration and you might be asking, why do we do it, other than it is the law. wendy walsh is a human behavioral psychologist, and wendy, you say there is a bit of a fine line here. we americans walk during an inauguration, right? >> reporter: it's true, don. i think that we struggle with the idea of having this kind of inauguration, because it feels a lot like a coronation. and that's what america sort of fought very hard to get away from. we left the...
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polling is showing that most americans want stricter gun laws. and obviously, there will be opposition up on capitol hill. there is some bipartisan support for what the president is doing, but i think in general, there is a sense that now's the time to get it done. so that will be a big priority for the president. >> we've also been talking quite a bit about the debt ceiling. we now have the president, he's already gotten this offer from the house republicans for this extension, this three-month extension. and then i guess that nobody would get paid if the senate doesn't buy this. so do you expect a big fight ahead on this as well? >> well, we expected a much bigger fight. there was that sense that this was building up to be like what we saw in the past. but the white house says they're encouraged by what republicans are doing. you hear senate majority leader harry reid as well, saying that they're encouraged by this move. because, as you know, republicans were saying that they would not raise the debt ceiling on this. there were these equal spen
polling is showing that most americans want stricter gun laws. and obviously, there will be opposition up on capitol hill. there is some bipartisan support for what the president is doing, but i think in general, there is a sense that now's the time to get it done. so that will be a big priority for the president. >> we've also been talking quite a bit about the debt ceiling. we now have the president, he's already gotten this offer from the house republicans for this extension, this...
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all the law enforcement officers are making sure that everyone will be safe. but today the focus, it is on a day of service as a part of the inaugural weekend. >>> construction crews are working around the clock to prepare their capital for the second inauguration of president barack obama. it is a once in every four years job boom for the d.c. area contractors. >> yes, we have almost every skill under this roof. carpenters, the cabinetmakers, welders, graphic designers. painters. you name it. we have every skill. >> reporter: while the day of the inauguration has been known for years, contracts aren't signed and plans aren't approved until early january. >> it's not a lot of time. you would be surprised as we have worked 24/7, multiple shifts to be able to accomplish the right of way things. >> reporter: festivities get underway later this morning. today is the national day of service in honor of dr. martin luther king's birthday, which is on monday. the same day that president obama will take the ceremonial oath of office. after the president's address and o
all the law enforcement officers are making sure that everyone will be safe. but today the focus, it is on a day of service as a part of the inaugural weekend. >>> construction crews are working around the clock to prepare their capital for the second inauguration of president barack obama. it is a once in every four years job boom for the d.c. area contractors. >> yes, we have almost every skill under this roof. carpenters, the cabinetmakers, welders, graphic designers....
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changing gun laws in this country. in his weekly radio address, president obama urging people to call their lawmakers. >> ask your member of congress if they support universal background checks and renewing a ban on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and if the answer is no, ask them why not. ask them why an a grade from the gun lobby is more important than keeping things safe in a classroom. >> nbc's kristen welker is outside the white house for us. on the very last day of his first term we saw him out earlier working at that school for the national day of service. besides that, how is he preparing for the big day tomorrow and the bigger day, perhaps, on monday. >> reporter: craig, i can tell you that he's behind the scenes working hard on the big address that he will deliver on monday. in fact, a senior administration official tells me he has a strong working draft that you would expect just a few days out from delivering such a large speech, and i am told he's putting the finishing touches on
changing gun laws in this country. in his weekly radio address, president obama urging people to call their lawmakers. >> ask your member of congress if they support universal background checks and renewing a ban on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and if the answer is no, ask them why not. ask them why an a grade from the gun lobby is more important than keeping things safe in a classroom. >> nbc's kristen welker is outside the white house for us. on the...
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on wednesday the president proposed a package of gun law reforms in response to the massacre in newtown last month. the package is by all accounts the most sweeping attempt to curb gun violence at the national level since 1994. the president took a number of executive actions immediately but the most contentious members including a proposed limit on ammunition magazines, stronger background checks and reinstatement of assault weapons ban will be left for congress to decide. >> these are some of executive actions i am announcing today. as important as these steps are they are in no way a substitute for action from members of congress. to make a real and lasting difference, congress, too, must act. and congress must act soon. >> all right. we have heard a lot about the political strength of the nra. there was a lot of discussion about whether the president would follow up the speech, the moving speech at the memorial with some kind of executive and legislative component and so i guess my first question to you is how -- what were you anticipating you would see from the president? was this
on wednesday the president proposed a package of gun law reforms in response to the massacre in newtown last month. the package is by all accounts the most sweeping attempt to curb gun violence at the national level since 1994. the president took a number of executive actions immediately but the most contentious members including a proposed limit on ammunition magazines, stronger background checks and reinstatement of assault weapons ban will be left for congress to decide. >> these are...
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♪ i just served my mother-in-law your chicken noodle soup but she loved it so much... i told her it was homemade. everyone tells a little white lie now and then. but now she wants my recipe [ clears his throat ] [ softly ] she's right behind me isn't she? [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. something this delicious could only come from nature. new nectresse. the 100% natural no-calorie sweetener made from the goodness of fruit. new nectresse. sweetness naturally. >>> let's talk about the legal implications of this stunning confession from former cycling great lance armstrong. not one of his seven tour de france titles was a clean win. >> take banned substances to enhance your cycling performance? >> yes. >> yes or no, was one of those banned substances epo? >> yes. >> did you ever blood dope or use blood transfusions to enhance your cycling performance? >> yes. >> did you ever use any other banned substances like testostero testosterone, cortisone or human growth hormone? >> yes. >> well, let's bring in cnn legal contributor paul cowan. i want to o
♪ i just served my mother-in-law your chicken noodle soup but she loved it so much... i told her it was homemade. everyone tells a little white lie now and then. but now she wants my recipe [ clears his throat ] [ softly ] she's right behind me isn't she? [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. something this delicious could only come from nature. new nectresse. the 100% natural no-calorie sweetener made from the goodness of fruit. new nectresse. sweetness naturally....
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. >> other initiatives that the co-chairs will represent include the president's health care law and his program that helped save the auto industry. >>> monday's inauguration celebrations fall on martin luther king jr. day this year. some students got to mark it in a special. >> i have a dream my children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. >> that's right. fifth graders recited king's "i have a dream" speech on the steps of the lincoln memorial yesterday. today is a national day of service in honor of dr. king and a wreath laying at the king memorial is planned for tomorrow. >>> later today, a handful of stars will join the first lady for an inaugural concert celebrating america's children and families. ♪ i just want you close >> alicia keys, john legend, and smokey robinson are just a few of the stars making an appearance at today's kids inaugural concert. the concert at the washington convention center will also celebrate america's military families. this event is invitation only. >> i didn
. >> other initiatives that the co-chairs will represent include the president's health care law and his program that helped save the auto industry. >>> monday's inauguration celebrations fall on martin luther king jr. day this year. some students got to mark it in a special. >> i have a dream my children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. >> that's right. fifth graders recited...
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arizona among the places that wants to loosen laws. so you know what's coming here, in the light of newtown, do you think that your state is wrong on that front? >> that's the problem with this. who's right and who's wrong. we're talking about a basic constitutional right. there's a lot of differences of opinion as to at what point do you start to infringe upon that right? i think that's the difficulty of this debate is that everybody's right and everybody's wrong, depending on how you look at it. there's no doubt that newtown, if not changing the discussion, it certainly focused the discussion. it was the topic at the mayors conference because the mayors are so obsessed with public safety. but there's definitely reasonable differences as to how we best approach that. >> but here you are representing mesa, which is close to tucson, and you think in the wake of the gabi giffords shooting two years ago this month, you'd think that arizona might be super, super sensitive to that? >> we are super sensitive to the fact. but i think what we'
arizona among the places that wants to loosen laws. so you know what's coming here, in the light of newtown, do you think that your state is wrong on that front? >> that's the problem with this. who's right and who's wrong. we're talking about a basic constitutional right. there's a lot of differences of opinion as to at what point do you start to infringe upon that right? i think that's the difficulty of this debate is that everybody's right and everybody's wrong, depending on how you...
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>> my stroiister-in-law's dog d, we were facetiming, and her dog bosco -- >> did they go at it? >> not like this. >> maybe they need graphics. daisy and tobasco -- >> why not? >> they would act that way. right? >> then how about this modern spin on classic art? a lithuanian artist recently updated vincent van gogh's portrait saying this is what he really looked like. it's called "revealing the truth." in the process of being revealed. >> it's going to be david bowie, no? >> like -- >> dave buscemi -- >> no. >> it is -- >> we know who it is, guys. we're -- >> oh. still vincent? >> still him. >> self-portrait. >> that same artist is also responsible for these portraits. he puts a strong blast of air like a hose -- >> i remember these. didn't you show these a couple of weeks ago? >> that was tape. >> that was scotch tape. yeah. people have enormous amount of time on their hands obviously. >> yeah. >> this is -- >> this isn't the dad with the vacuum cleaner. no. >> no, but if you take an air hose and put it your face, these are the captured pictures that are -- why that guy's wearin
>> my stroiister-in-law's dog d, we were facetiming, and her dog bosco -- >> did they go at it? >> not like this. >> maybe they need graphics. daisy and tobasco -- >> why not? >> they would act that way. right? >> then how about this modern spin on classic art? a lithuanian artist recently updated vincent van gogh's portrait saying this is what he really looked like. it's called "revealing the truth." in the process of being revealed. >>...
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most of all, it is an example of what this country is and that we are, first of all, a nation of laws. >> right. >> i mean the appointed hour comes and the old president leaves, the new president comes in, there's never any question about it they don't have to use guns. there's never any doubt. that doesn't happen in a lot of places in the world. >> i don't think it happens in most places in the world. >> and to me that's the most wonderful part of it. >> yeah. your first inauguration was 1965. >> yes. >> lyndon johnson. >> uh-huh. >> what brought you to the inauguration then? >> i was the reporter for fort star telegram. lindinynnindin johnson was from texas. my mother worked in precinct politics and someone said would you like to have some tickets to the inauguration, so we came and it was a wonderful time. >> what do you remember about it most? >> well just seeing washington really, and seeing -- everything seemed bigger than life. the buildings seemed bigger than any buildings i had ever seen before, the capitol, and the politicians. just seeing them. somehow i felt like i was in
most of all, it is an example of what this country is and that we are, first of all, a nation of laws. >> right. >> i mean the appointed hour comes and the old president leaves, the new president comes in, there's never any question about it they don't have to use guns. there's never any doubt. that doesn't happen in a lot of places in the world. >> i don't think it happens in most places in the world. >> and to me that's the most wonderful part of it. >> yeah....